CareerPlan

Director of School Operations in Residence

Camden, NJ, usFull-time$97k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-12

Core

A leadership residency program preparing candidates for future Director of School Operations (DSO) roles by providing hands-on experience at host schools and formal coaching.

Role type

Director of School Operations (Residency Program)

Builds

Operational systems for daily school functions, academic support, and compliance

Domain

Education (K-12 Public Schools)

Required skills

Strategic planning, team management, data analysis, system design, stakeholder communication, project management, compliance management, financial operations, facility management, vendor management

Preferred skills

Growth mindset, adaptability, high-stress management, evening/weekend availability

Technologies

Smartboards, projectors, Chromebooks, computers, pertinent software applications for data analysis

Responsibilities

Shadow current DSOs and take on specific leadership responsibilities at host campuses, design and improve operational systems for facilities, academics, and finance, manage teammates and external partners, create data-driven strategic plans, engage families and community stakeholders

Seniority

Mid-level, leadership development track